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NAVSEA Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)

C270 Electrical/Electronics Engineer - Internship

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
1 location in Virginia
Job locations
Virginia
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Architecture and Engineering
Target MOS/ratings
Electrical and Electronic background in engineering fields
Nearest installation
Norfolk Naval Shipyad

About the program

The Code 270 (C270) Electrical/Electronics Engineering and Planning Division at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) provides technical direction on electrical systems for all non-nuclear work in connection with overhaul, modernization, repair, conversion, and inactivation of ships, submarines, Moored Training Ships, and land-based prototypes; technical guidance and assistance in the development and implementation of shipyard training programs as required to support accomplishment of cognizant non-nuclear work on electrical systems; ensuring proper liaison with the Production Resources Department (Code 900) and Operations Department (Code 300); and additional duties assigned by NNSY’s Chief Engineer. The purpose of this 13-week plan is to provide active-duty military participating in the SkillBridge program the necessary on the job training and the opportunity to compete for a full-time job within the division. This opportunity for a full-time job will be based on their combined military and previous work experience relating to non-propulsion and propulsion plant electrical and electronic equipment as well as exceptional performance reviews during the time of internship.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Job Title: Electrical Engineer, GS-05 through GS-11Job Description: The primary function of this position is to provide C270 Division waterfront and planning yard products for overhaul, repair, conversion, construction, inactivation, and recycling of ships. These products include but are not limited to the development and review of Task Group Instructions (TGIs), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Selected Record Documents (SRDs), technical manuals, process instructions, correspondences (letters and memos), test specifications, system drawings, etc. Other primary functions may include ordering performing ship checks, selecting and ordering material, performing calculations, and data analysis. An appropriate bachelor’s degree is required to be selected as an engineer. The minimum starting pay grade/salary will be GS-0850-05 Step 10 ($55,118 in 2025), however the applicant may qualify for a higher grade and salary per OPM standards based on their experience and/or educational achievement.

Eligibility & prerequisites

You must be a US Citizen, be able to gain a Security Clearance, pass a background check, and potentially pass a drug screening. This position is on location at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA.

Inquiries about this C270 Electrical/Electronics SkillBridge training plan can be directed to NNSY_SkillBridge@us.navy.mil

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ